Treasure the rich history of the Albany New York / Capital Region at one of the many Albany museums in the area. From art, culture and state museums, to unique planetariums, and historical societies, you can discover it all! Bring the kids along for an afternoon of fun AND education.
Discover the amazing Albany Pine Bush! This fascinating ecosystem is one of just 20 inland pine barren environments in the world. The Discovery Center transforms this unique destination into an exciting adventure as you learn from hands-on activities
The Irish American Heritage Museum is dedicated to the preservation and promulgation of Irish American cultural traditions. We devise projects and develop programs focusing on the unique heritage of the sons and daughters of American Heritage.
Visiting Park-McCullough, you'll experience not only the grandeur of the estate, but also, understand the extravagant lifestyle made possible through vast wealth obtained during San Francisco's Gold Rush era.
A not-for-profit institution, the Schenectady Museum depicts the rich cultural, technological and natural history of its community - including a planetarium, art exhibits and hands-on activities for adults and children.
Staffed tourist information center, history gallery, planetarium and gift shop. Special events and exhibits on-going. Group tour programs available including orientation and planetarium shows.
Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art is a museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art and culture of Albany and the upper Hudson Valley region.
RCHS offers: changing exhibitions about the county's historic, natural and cultural resources. Tours of the 1827 Federal-style Hart Cluett House in downtowne Troy, etc.
The USS Slater is a restored World War 11 historic naval ship. A 1940's time capsule, the tour emphasizes the technology, lifestyle and conditions her sailors endured.
At the Junior Museum, science, history, and the arts come alive through hands-on exploration. Visit live animals,Mohican exhibit, learning loft, discovery gallery, and planetarium, in addition to family craft activities, performances.
The New York State Museum in Downtown Albany explores the cultural and natural history of New York State. Visit www.nysm.nysed.gov for a schedule of events. The first weekend of every month is family fun weekend!
Cherry Hill was lived in by 5 generations of the Van Rensselaer- Rankin family from 1787-1963. Through its intact collection of 20,000 artifacts, 30,000 manuscripts, 7,500 textiles, 5,000 books and 3,000 photographs Historic Cherry Hill tells a dramatic
The Albany Co. Historical Assn. Is located in the 18th Century Ten Broeck mansion. We offer tours, lectures, exhibits, concerts, other special events, gardens and meeting space for up to 150 people.
